Library Officer (Maternity Relief - April To October) Part Time

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Library Officer (Maternity Relief - April to October) Part Time

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Part-Time Library Officer (Maternity Relief) to join the team at the Bob McDonald Library.

Benefits include:

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave (pro rata)
• Personal (Sick) Leave

Cloncurry Shire Council is a future-focused, community-responsive organisation with a charter to enhance all facets of life in the Shire. Creating this improved future is underpinned by an increased focus on planning for the long-term needs of the community and coordinating the delivery and ongoing management of services, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Role:

This position is to provide excellence in customer service to library users through the provision of friendly, professional, and knowledgeable assistance with library services and information requests at Bob McDonald Library and Dr David Harvey-Sutton Gallery.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the library and planning and delivery of library programs (i.e., First 5 Forever Storytime, Computer Assistance, Coding & Robotics).
• Providing high quality and efficient library and information services that are responsive to community needs.
• Developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance departmental relationships.
• Supporting the learning outcomes of residents through the development and delivery of library and gallery programs.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position is located at the Bob McDonald Library and Dr David Harvey-Sutton Gallery, Scarr Street but may involve periods in Dajarra.
• Committed to customer service and working collaboratively.
• Well-developed computer literacy skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and associated data software programs.
• Operate in a team environment to achieve departmental objectives.
• Other duties as reasonably requested within the scope of the position.

Qualifications, Education and Licences Required:

Mandatory:

• Attainment of year 12 level of education is desirable.
• Hold a suitability card to work with children (Blue Card) or the ability to acquire prior to employment.
• Essential to hold and maintain a current manual ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
• Diploma or higher degree in Library / Information Services or equivalent, and / or Gallery / Museum Practice.

Applications Close: Friday 12 April at 5:00pm

Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.